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Are You a Unicorn, Pegasus or Hippogriff?

Jennifer Post

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About This Quiz

There are countless creatures in fiction and mythology that aren't in our realm as we know it. Some of the creatures are backed by folklore and these animals were recognized at a time when the world and what it was capable of was just being discovered. From Roman Mythology to Greek, to Native America and Norse, the creatures and beings are vast and all represent something different, whether it was some kind of magical power, or just certain traits that one would want to possess. It's fun to imagine what the world would be like if some of these creatures were real, and it would be terrifying if some other's were real, as not all mythical creatures are like unicorns.

Since these creatures were given personalities and physical traits by other humans, nowadays it's easy to find a creature that you feel connected to. Maybe one is your spirit animal, or maybe you feel like you were one in a past life. Personalities aren't bound by time, and a lot of the traits given to these creatures are present in humans today. Maybe minus the horn and natural, rainbow hair. Are you a pegasus, unicorn, hippogriff, or something else? Take this quiz and find out!

Do you feel like you could save the world?

Maybe not by myself

I think I could for sure

If I deem it worth saving

There are parts of me that say yes, but other parts of me that say heck no

What is one physical trait you wish you had?

I wish I had wings

Webbed feet and hands so I could swim

Warmer skin

I think I have everything I need

Are you more into fantasy or reality?

I prefer reality

Fantasy is way more fun

Reality was just a fantasy to someone at some point

There's good in both

What puts your mind at ease the most?

A warm bath with a fun bath bomb

Meditating and getting out of my own head

Writing something, whether it's journaling or a story

Depends on what's going on, honestly

If you came across a door and you didn't know what was behind it, would you open it?

I'd try to see if I could hear anything beyond it first

I don't think I would

The sense of not knowing would haunt me, so yes I'd open it

If I was with someone else I would, but not alone

In the book of your life, are you the hero?

I'm more of an aid to the hero

I'm a mentor to the hero

I'm definitely the hero

It depends on who is writing the book

What are your favorite elements?

Earth and sea

Sea and wind

Fire and earth

I am all of them

Does your eventual partner have to have the same personality as you?

I want to date someone just like me

Similar, yes, but not the same

No, they just have to be a good person

I prefer that they don't

Do you like to be around people, or prefer to fly solo?

People can be fun

Definitely prefer to, as you put it, fly solo

If they're people I trust I like to be around them

My mood dictates that, and it varies

Which of the below places would you want to live?

In the forest

On a cloud

At the top of a mountain

In the ocean like The Little Mermaid

During what time of day do you really flourish?

Early in the morning

Mid-day when the sun is highest in the sky

I like dusk, right before it goes completely dark

I'm like, an 11am type of person

Do you live by morals or logic?

I do what feels right in my heart

If it's morally right you can make it logical

Logic for sure

I really struggle between the two

Which emotion do you feel the most often?

Pure contentment

I generally feel happy and adventurous

Contempt

Kind of all over the place emotions-wise

What magical power do you wish you possessed?

I want to be able to heal people

I wish I could fly

I would like to read minds

I want all of them

Do you have a spirit animal?

A fairy

A gargoyle

Bald eagle

An otter

How do you react when things don't go your way, or the way you had planned for?

It's okay, just move on to the next thing

Try and figure out why it didn't work out

I'm very adaptable, so any outcome can work for me

I get upset, but then I forget about it

When it comes to making decisions, do you do so after a lot of careful thought, or do the first thing that comes into your head?

Gut instinct

I think about it a little bit, but I try not to overthink it

I usually make a pro and con list

Whatever pops into my head first is clearly what I want

If someone is in trouble, are you heading over to the rescue?

Yep. I'll be there ASAP

I assess the situation first

If it's someone I care about and trust

If it's something I can help with, sure

Do you consider yourself organized?

I tend to be a little all over the place

I can be when I have to be

I'm very clean and organized

With some rooms in my house, but I let others go

Is patience a virtue you possess?

No, I want things when I want them

I'm a very patient person, almost to a fault

When it matters

In some situations yes, in others absolutely not even a little bit of patience

Did you have a vivid imagination when you were a kid?

I did, and still do

It was pretty good, but I lost it at a fairly young age

I've always been more practical than imaginative

Yes! I actively try to get it back in my adulthood

An ideal way to spend is a weekend is what?

Getting outside, doing fun things, eating good food

Getting all my chores and errands done and then relaxing

I'm usually always doing something with friends or family

Working on my hobbies and trying out new recipes

Do you appreciate silence?

No, I like all the different sounds of life

Silence really suits my lifestyle

If I'm trying to focus on something I do

I could go either way, really

Are your favorite things an accurate representation of who you are as a person?

Oh yes,for sure

I think they can really help, but not exclusively

It doesn't really work like that

My favorite things are kind of all over the place, so not really

What was your favorite subject in school?

Art

History

All of the sciences

I liked English, and I was good at it

Which metal do you prefer for jewelry?

Silver

Rose gold

White gold

I like to mix metals

Do you prefer outdoor or indoor activities?

Outdoor activities are way more fun

They both have their advantages

I definitely prefer the comfort of the indoors

Some activities require one or the other and that's fine

Are you satisfied with the way you're living your life?

I love my life

If I weren't satisfied I would change my ways

I know I have room to improve

Some days yes, some days no

What do you think you were in a past life?

Probably a member of the royal family

A bird

Hopefully something awesome like a lion

Definitely something, but I don't know what exactly

When it's time for game night, what are you hoping is on the docket?

Some kind of charades

A card game with a little money on the line

Trivia game, definitely

I care more about the people involved than the game itself

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